On this edition of Folk Roots Radio, we’re all about the music. We have lots of interviews to bring you, but we’re going to hold off on those this time round, so we can bring you some of the best new releases. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

On this edition of Folk Roots Radio, we’re all about the music. We have lots of interviews to bring you, but we’re going to hold off on those this time round, so we can bring you some of the best new releases. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

On this edition of Folk Roots Radio, we’re all about the music. We have lots of interviews to bring you, but we’re going to hold off on those this time round, so we can bring you some of the best new releases. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

Brian Blain, self-described semi-retired blues guy, “Blainsletter” blogger and managing editor of the Toronto Blues Society's Maple Blues newsletter joins us on this episode to chat about his 40 plus years in the music business. Brian stopped by our mobile studio at the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference for an immensely enjoyable conversation and a couple of live songs. We also take a look at the nominees for Vocal Group Of The Year at the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

Brian Blain, self-described semi-retired blues guy, “Blainsletter” blogger and managing editor of the Toronto Blues Society's Maple Blues newsletter joins us on this episode to chat about his 40 plus years in the music business. Brian stopped by our mobile studio at the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference for an immensely enjoyable conversation and a couple of live songs. We also take a look at the nominees for Vocal Group Of The Year at the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

Brian Blain, self-described semi-retired blues guy, “Blainsletter” blogger and managing editor of the Toronto Blues Society's Maple Blues newsletter joins us on this episode to chat about his 40 plus years in the music business. Brian stopped by our mobile studio at the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference for an immensely enjoyable conversation and a couple of live songs. We also take a look at the nominees for Vocal Group Of The Year at the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

This edition of Folk Roots Radio is all about the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference that took place recently in Ottawa. We play music from some of the great artists we saw play official showcases at the conference and chat with two of our favourite bands, The Young Novelists and The Bombadils. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

This edition of Folk Roots Radio is all about the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference that took place recently in Ottawa. We play music from some of the great artists we saw play official showcases at the conference and chat with two of our favourite bands, The Young Novelists and The Bombadils. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

This edition of Folk Roots Radio is all about the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference that took place recently in Ottawa. We play music from some of the great artists we saw play official showcases at the conference and chat with two of our favourite bands, The Young Novelists and The Bombadils. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.

Scottish Singer-songwriter Fraser Anderson joins us on Episode 287 to chat about his latest album “Under The Cover Of Lightness”. He also plays a couple of songs live, and recites an original poem. It’s a great interview, lots of fun and definitely well worth checking out. We also take a look at “The Ultimate Guide to English Folk”… 35 tracks on a double CD compiled by Bellowhead’s Jon Boden that takes in the early pioneers of the English folk tradition alongside some of its brightest contemporary performers. Check out the full playlist at http://folkrootsradio.com.